It's a silly question but I heard you werent supposed to.
2007-06-20 02:48:35 · 20 answers · asked by k00pa.tr00pa 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
It'll mess up your pillow if you put it in the washing machine. The stuffing inside will get clumpy and uneven making it a very uncomfortable pillow. If it really needs washing you can always give it a try on a very gentle cycle, but be prepared to buy a new pillow in case that doesn't work outl.
2007-06-20 02:51:55 · answer #1 · answered by blue_girl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I put a decorator pillow (matches the sofa) in the washing machine and it ripped the seam and the stuffing leaked out.
Depends on the pillow. If it still has tags, follow that.
2007-06-20 04:43:02 · answer #2 · answered by pigscales 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's perfectly fine to put them in the washer as long as the tag instructions say machine washable. Feather and Down pillows are not machine washable. Always wash two together to keep the balance. Fluff and then pop them in the dryer.
2007-06-20 03:17:47 · answer #3 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can wash anything as long as you take your time and do it right.When washing pillows make sure to even out the load,so it will spin properly.I would just fill washer and soak pillows in detergent and cold water,than set on spin,fill and let set for rinse,then spin again.The thing is the drying of them.Throw them in the dryer with some tennis balls and they will fluff back up.I take mine out and put in front of a fan overnite to be sure they are dry.hope this helps...
2007-06-20 03:58:46 · answer #4 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have; I*ve washed both feather and foam; but you cannot put foam in the dryer because they may catch fire.
With feather pillows you have to squeeze, squeeze, and squeeze again then hang outdoors for a few days, shaking them and finally after a week or so you have a wonderful smelling pillow.
2007-06-20 02:53:39 · answer #5 · answered by llittle mama 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well the tag says tumble dry low...
lol I just saw that this morning and i was like "Pillows in the washing machine????" haha
2007-06-20 02:51:22 · answer #6 · answered by Cheer=♥! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pillow is intended to be used encased in a cover (usually with a printed design on it) which we in UK call a pillowcase. That way the pillow remains spotlessly clean and washing shouldn't be necessary. Have you been doing something naughty on your pillow?
2007-06-20 02:57:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the pillow.... I wash my regular bed pillows about once a month...In hot water and tumble to dry.... Mine ARE NOT down pillows...Mine are synthetic cheapies...So, if it rips or anything it's under $5 to replace..
2007-06-20 02:52:02 · answer #8 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as the tag says they are washable, yes. Some, like down pillows must be dry cleaned, but most you can wash and dry (on low).
2007-06-20 02:57:44 · answer #9 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do but sometimes the fluff or whatever it is in the pillow gets bunched up. wash it on delicate cycle and dry it on low
2007-06-20 02:52:01 · answer #10 · answered by ashdav 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋